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Fixing Mistakes

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Paul_NJ

07-11-2004 21:05:23




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I once heard someone say that it isn't that an expert never makes mistakes - they just know how to fix them.

So here's a couple questions after my first topcoat session (OMNI MTK):

1. Got a couple of small runs. What is a good proceedure to remove them?

2. Couple of minor disasters where part rolled and ended up with paper and/or dirt stuck to it. Do I just sand the area and respray?

3. Even after 3 coats, there were spots I just couldn't get (slots in wheel rims, some bolt recesses, etc.) And, there will soon be unpainted nuts and bolts as things go back together.

How would you guys deal with these problems?

Thanks for your help!

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Butch

07-12-2004 06:53:05




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 Re: Fixing Mistakes in reply to Paul_NJ, 07-11-2004 21:05:23  
I am glad to hear that the 'sperts screw up too, I was beginning tot hink that I could not master this, lol 1. I sand the runs and compound them unless they are very long, or in a very obvious location, or I want absolute perfection in the job. Sand with small strips of wet or dry paper wrapped around stiff backing. I use a piece of 1/2" keystock about 2" long and start out with 280 then 400,600,1000. I then had or machine compound (buff) the area with professional use Dupont products. They are a bit pricy for one job. I think you could finish this step with regular rubbing compund sold it any discount store and finish it with a hand glazeing. Do not try waxing until you are certain it is blended. 2. Small parts that can be removed are sanded and repainted. Small areas that are not real noticeable or hard to remove can be sanded and brushed with a fine brissle brush. Larger areas are sanded and re sprayed. It is best to do this repair from an edge to an edge, or to some parting line that will break up the joint between the repair and not repaired areas and mask off what you dont want over spary on. 3. Brush those areas with a fine brissle brush and the same ratio you sprayed without reducer added.

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